About Utv Software Communications Private Limited
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Utv Software Communications Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia) Pte. Ltd.. It operates in the film and digital content production segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 22 June 1990 and has been in existence for over 36 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U72200MH1990PTC056987. Its GSTIN is 27AAACU4122G1ZN (Maharashtra). The company holds 6 GST registrations, of which 3 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1,910.14 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹891.71 Cr. It was formerly known as Utv Software Communications Limited. It is led by directors including Atul Agarwal and Bikram Kewalkrishnan Duggal.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at Star House Urmi Estate 95 Ganpatrao Kadam Marg Lower Parel (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹265.69 Cr, a growth of 29% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹258.18 Cr (net margin 97.2%) and EBITDA of ₹174.55 Cr (EBITDA margin 65.7%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 25% over three years and 22% over five years.
The company has about 371 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 2 subsidiaries.
The company is associated with 1 brand: UTV Group. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹27.01 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹1,588.25 Cr on record. Court records list 122 cases involving the company, including 71 filed by the company and 52 filed against it; 10 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website utvgroup.com.
Company details
CIN history
Utv Software Communications has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is U72200MH1990PTC056987, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U72200MH1990PTC056987 | Current |
| L72200MH1990PLC056987 | Previous |
| U72200MH1990PLC056987 | Previous |
Contact details
Utv Software Communications Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is utvgroup.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressStar House Urmi Estate 95 Ganpatrao Kadam Marg Lower Parel (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Film & Digital Content Production
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- Company details, directors and signatories
- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Brands
Utv Software Communications operates one associated brand: UTV Group. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Provider of online sports news, live scores, and betting odds | utvgroup.com |
Business activity
The main business activities of Utv Software Communications are information and communication and support service to organizations. In detail, this covers other information & communication service activities and other support services to organizations. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J8 | Other information & communication service activities | |
| N | Support service to Organizations | N7 | Other support services to organizations |
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Financials of Utv Software Communications Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableUtv Software Communications Private Limited reported revenue of ₹265.69 Cr (up 29% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 29% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 22%. EBITDA rose 64% in the latest year. Three- and five-year figures are compounded annual growth rates (CAGR): the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| EBITDA | ₹174.55 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹258.18 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 65.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 97.2% | ||||
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Board of directors of Utv Software Communications Private Limited
Utv Software Communications has 3 current directors and 30 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Atul Agarwal Also directs: Disney Entertainment (India) Private Limited, Disney Broadcasting (India) Private Limited, TS Investments Limited and 3 more | Additional Director | 23 Dec 2024 | 1 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Bikram Kewalkrishnan Duggal Also directs: Disney Entertainment (India) Private Limited, Disney Broadcasting (India) Private Limited, TS Investments Limited and 1 more | Additional Director | 23 Dec 2024 | 1 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Saket Sudhir Arbhi | Additional Director | 11 Aug 2025 | 1 Years 2 Months | Current |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Utv Software Communications Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 22 Sep 2000 | 90186791 | Centuion Bank Ltd | ₹10 Lakh | Open | |
| 30 Dec 1996 | 90186411 | Dena Bank | ₹13.36 Cr | Open | |
| 21 Nov 1995 | 90186278 | Dena Bank | ₹75 Lakh | Open | |
| 10 Sep 1993 | 90188497 | Dena Bank | ₹50 Lakh | Open | |
| 31 Mar 1993 | 90185930 | Dena Bank | ₹6.45 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 34 View all charges
Legal cases
Utv Software Communications Private Limited has 122 court cases on record: 71 filed by Utv Software Communications, 52 filed against it. 10 cases are pending and 112 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 90 | 36 | 6 |
| District courts | 27 | 14 | 2 |
| Supreme Court | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Cases on record (5 of 122)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court of Karnataka | Court case (MFA) | Filed against the company by Procter & Gamble Home Products Private Limited | Pending |
| Supreme Court | Court case (1201-Competition Laws/ MRTP : Competition Laws/ Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969) | Filed by the company against M/S. K Sera Sera Digital Cinema Pvt. Ltd. . Through Its Managing Director, Star House, Urmi Estate, 95, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg , District: Lower Parel West ,Mumbai , Maharashtra and 7 others | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (COMIP) | Filed against the company by Wadia Movietone Pvt. Ltd. | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (NMCD) | Filed against the company by Wadia Movietone Pvt. Ltd. | Disposed |
| High Court of Karnataka | Court case (MFA) | Filed against the company by Procter & Gamble Home Products Private Limited | Disposed |
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Case records are compiled from court listings and may lag the court's own records. A case filed against a company is not a finding against it.
MSME payment delays
Utv Software Communications Private Limited has 12 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 254 overdue payments to 61 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (5 of 61)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Kadmus Showbiz Private Limited | |||
| Desk Nine Private Limited | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Filmycurry Private Limited | |||
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Utv Software Communications has 2 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Disney Entertainment (India) Private Limited | U32300MH2007PTC171337 | |
| Disney Broadcasting (India) Private Limited | U64200MH2007PTC170405 |
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Employees & EPFO
Utv Software Communications Private Limited has a workforce of 371 employees on its EPFO records as of Mar 30, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Utv Software Communications has 6 GST registrations: 3 active and 3 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAACU4122G1ZN | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 29AAACU4122G1ZJ | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 33AAACU4122G1ZU | Tamil Nadu | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Utv Software Communications Private Limited has 32 board changes on record since 2007: 5 appointments and 27 cessations. The latest: Saket Sudhir Arbhi was appointed as Additional Director on 11 Aug 2025.
95 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Utv Software Communications is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in film and digital content production, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 22 June 1990 (36+ years old) and is registered under CIN U72200MH1990PTC056987.
Utv Software Communications has 3 current directors:
- Atul Agarwal - Additional Director
- Bikram Kewalkrishnan Duggal - Additional Director
- Saket Sudhir Arbhi - Additional Director
The latest financial statements of Utv Software Communications on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Utv Software Communications is 27AAACU4122G1ZN, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 6 GST registrations in all, of which 3 are active and 3 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 29AAACU4122G1ZJ (Karnataka), 33AAACU4122G1ZU (Tamil Nadu).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Utv Software Communications is U72200MH1990PTC056987. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Utv Software Communications has 122 court cases on record: 71 filed by the company and 52 filed against it. 10 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Utv Software Communications was incorporated on 22 June 1990, making it 36+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Saket Sudhir Arbhi was appointed as Additional Director on 11 Aug 2025. Atul Agarwal was appointed as Additional Director on 23 Dec 2024. Bikram Kewalkrishnan Duggal was appointed as Additional Director on 23 Dec 2024. Utv Software Communications has 32 board changes on record in total.
Utv Software Communications has 12 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 254 overdue payments to 61 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 20 Apr 2024.
Utv Software Communications can be reached through the website utvgroup.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
The registered office of Utv Software Communications is at Star House Urmi Estate 95 Ganpatrao Kadam Marg Lower Parel West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400013.